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Regular Meeting Agenda
January 11, 2021
Due to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the City
Council's Proclamation of Local Emergency, there will be no inperson
meeting location for the community to attend public meetings.
ANYONE CAN WATCH THE MEETING AND PROVIDE COMMENTS REMOTELY IN
THE WAYS
DESCRIBED AT THE END OF THE AGENDA.
MARK McLOUGHLIN
Chair, Citywide Representative
CYNTHIA CONTRERASLEO
Vice Chair, Ward 5 Representative
NORMA GARCIA
Ward 1 Representative
MIGUEL CALDERON
Ward 2 Representative
KENNETH NGUYEN
Ward 3 Representative
VACANT
Ward 4 Representative
THOMAS MORRISSEY
Ward 6 Representative
MinhThai
Executive Director
John Funk
Legal Counsel
Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP
Principal Planner
Sarah Bernal
Recording Secretary
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to
participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624.
Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure
accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the
City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners
Miguel Calderon
Cynthia ContrerasLeo, Vice Chair
Norma Garcia
Mark McLoughlin, Chair
Thomas Morrissey
Kenneth Nguyen
Executive Director Minh Thai
Principal Planner Ali Pezeshkpour
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
1. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2020 REGULAR MEETING
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes.
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202019 AND VARIANCE NO. 202004 TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 80FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4111 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Recommended Action: Receive and file resolutions approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 202019 and Variance No. 202004 as conditioned.
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS:The Planning Commission decision on
Conditional Use Permits,Variances,Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or
Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the
Basic Meeting Information page for more information).The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination.
3. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202004 – Melanie McCann, Case Planner.
Legal notice was published in the Orange County Register on December 30, 2020.
Please note: Staff has requested that this item be continued.
LOCATION : Citywide
REQUEST:The City is requesting adoption of a zoning ordinance amendment to
amend various sections of Article XVIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Chapter
41/Zoning) pertaining to Homeless Shelters. Specifically, the changes proposed include
increasing the separation requirements between a shelter and sensitive land uses;
limiting habitants of homeless services to Santa Ana residents only; and requiring the
recordation of a use covenant by the shelter operator to ensure only Santa Ana residents
are served.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:The Planning Commission will consider a
determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA
Guidelines – General Rule. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.
2020112 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Continue the item to a date uncertain.
***END OF PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
4.ELECT A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING JULY 2021.
Recommended Action: Appoint representative.
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for January 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM is
canceled. The next regular meeting will be held via teleconference on February 8, 2021 at
5:30 p.m.
MEETING INFORMATION
Connecting to a Live Meeting in Zoom
Click the Zoom Camera icon next to the title of the agenda item found at www.santa
ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
Watching a Live Stream or Broadcast
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You may provide a public comment in one of the following ways:
1. Preregister to speak by selecting the comment icon next to the title of the agenda item
found at www.santaana.primegov.com/public/portal. When the the Public Comment
period for the item is opened, callers will be prompted to speak in the order
received.Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak.
2. Call 6699009128, Meeting ID: 92938005247. When the item that the caller would
like to comment on is being discussed, the caller must press *9 or the hand icon.
Callers will be prompted to speak in the order received. After the Clerk confirms the
last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID, the caller must press *6 or the
microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify
themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak.
3. Email your comments by 5:00 p.m. to eComment@santaana.org and reference
Planning Commission and the Item # in the subject line. Comments received after the
deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 1 1/11/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJanuary 11, 2021Due to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the CityCouncil's Proclamation of Local Emergency, there will be no inpersonmeeting location for the community to attend public meetings.ANYONE CAN WATCH THE MEETING AND PROVIDE COMMENTS REMOTELY INTHE WAYSDESCRIBED AT THE END OF THE AGENDA.MARK McLOUGHLINChair, Citywide RepresentativeCYNTHIA CONTRERASLEOVice Chair, Ward 5 Representative NORMA GARCIAWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative KENNETH NGUYENWard 3 RepresentativeVACANTWard 4 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYWard 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to
participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624.
Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure
accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the
City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Commissioners
Miguel Calderon
Cynthia ContrerasLeo, Vice Chair
Norma Garcia
Mark McLoughlin, Chair
Thomas Morrissey
Kenneth Nguyen
Executive Director Minh Thai
Principal Planner Ali Pezeshkpour
Recording Secretary Sarah Bernal
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
1. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2020 REGULAR MEETING
Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes.
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202019 AND VARIANCE NO. 202004 TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 80FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4111 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Recommended Action: Receive and file resolutions approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 202019 and Variance No. 202004 as conditioned.
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS:The Planning Commission decision on
Conditional Use Permits,Variances,Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or
Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the
Basic Meeting Information page for more information).The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination.
3. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202004 – Melanie McCann, Case Planner.
Legal notice was published in the Orange County Register on December 30, 2020.
Please note: Staff has requested that this item be continued.
LOCATION : Citywide
REQUEST:The City is requesting adoption of a zoning ordinance amendment to
amend various sections of Article XVIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Chapter
41/Zoning) pertaining to Homeless Shelters. Specifically, the changes proposed include
increasing the separation requirements between a shelter and sensitive land uses;
limiting habitants of homeless services to Santa Ana residents only; and requiring the
recordation of a use covenant by the shelter operator to ensure only Santa Ana residents
are served.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:The Planning Commission will consider a
determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA
Guidelines – General Rule. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.
2020112 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Continue the item to a date uncertain.
***END OF PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
4.ELECT A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING JULY 2021.
Recommended Action: Appoint representative.
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for January 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM is
canceled. The next regular meeting will be held via teleconference on February 8, 2021 at
5:30 p.m.
MEETING INFORMATION
Connecting to a Live Meeting in Zoom
Click the Zoom Camera icon next to the title of the agenda item found at www.santa
ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
Watching a Live Stream or Broadcast
1. Portal: https://santaana.primegov.com/public/portal.
2. YouTube: X
You may provide a public comment in one of the following ways:
1. Preregister to speak by selecting the comment icon next to the title of the agenda item
found at www.santaana.primegov.com/public/portal. When the the Public Comment
period for the item is opened, callers will be prompted to speak in the order
received.Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak.
2. Call 6699009128, Meeting ID: 92938005247. When the item that the caller would
like to comment on is being discussed, the caller must press *9 or the hand icon.
Callers will be prompted to speak in the order received. After the Clerk confirms the
last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID, the caller must press *6 or the
microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify
themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak.
3. Email your comments by 5:00 p.m. to eComment@santaana.org and reference
Planning Commission and the Item # in the subject line. Comments received after the
deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 2 1/11/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJanuary 11, 2021Due to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the CityCouncil's Proclamation of Local Emergency, there will be no inpersonmeeting location for the community to attend public meetings.ANYONE CAN WATCH THE MEETING AND PROVIDE COMMENTS REMOTELY INTHE WAYSDESCRIBED AT THE END OF THE AGENDA.MARK McLOUGHLINChair, Citywide RepresentativeCYNTHIA CONTRERASLEOVice Chair, Ward 5 Representative NORMA GARCIAWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative KENNETH NGUYENWard 3 RepresentativeVACANTWard 4 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYWard 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance toparticipate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624.Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assureaccessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on theCity’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings. CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE CommissionersMiguel CalderonCynthia ContrerasLeo, Vice ChairNorma GarciaMark McLoughlin, ChairThomas MorrisseyKenneth NguyenExecutive Director Minh ThaiPrincipal Planner Ali PezeshkpourRecording Secretary Sarah BernalROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS1. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2020 REGULAR MEETINGRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202019 AND VARIANCE NO. 202004 TOALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 80FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESSCOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4111 SOUTH MAIN STREETRecommended Action: Receive and file resolutions approving Conditional UsePermit No. 202019 and Variance No. 202004 as conditioned. ***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS:The Planning Commission decision on
Conditional Use Permits,Variances,Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience or
Necessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to the
Basic Meeting Information page for more information).The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Plan
amendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for final
determination.
3. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202004 – Melanie McCann, Case Planner.
Legal notice was published in the Orange County Register on December 30, 2020.
Please note: Staff has requested that this item be continued.
LOCATION : Citywide
REQUEST:The City is requesting adoption of a zoning ordinance amendment to
amend various sections of Article XVIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Chapter
41/Zoning) pertaining to Homeless Shelters. Specifically, the changes proposed include
increasing the separation requirements between a shelter and sensitive land uses;
limiting habitants of homeless services to Santa Ana residents only; and requiring the
recordation of a use covenant by the shelter operator to ensure only Santa Ana residents
are served.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:The Planning Commission will consider a
determination that the project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA
Guidelines – General Rule. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.
2020112 will be filed for this project.
Recommended Action: Continue the item to a date uncertain.
***END OF PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
4.ELECT A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING JULY 2021.
Recommended Action: Appoint representative.
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for January 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM is
canceled. The next regular meeting will be held via teleconference on February 8, 2021 at
5:30 p.m.
MEETING INFORMATION
Connecting to a Live Meeting in Zoom
Click the Zoom Camera icon next to the title of the agenda item found at www.santa
ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
Watching a Live Stream or Broadcast
1. Portal: https://santaana.primegov.com/public/portal.
2. YouTube: X
You may provide a public comment in one of the following ways:
1. Preregister to speak by selecting the comment icon next to the title of the agenda item
found at www.santaana.primegov.com/public/portal. When the the Public Comment
period for the item is opened, callers will be prompted to speak in the order
received.Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak.
2. Call 6699009128, Meeting ID: 92938005247. When the item that the caller would
like to comment on is being discussed, the caller must press *9 or the hand icon.
Callers will be prompted to speak in the order received. After the Clerk confirms the
last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID, the caller must press *6 or the
microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify
themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak.
3. Email your comments by 5:00 p.m. to eComment@santaana.org and reference
Planning Commission and the Item # in the subject line. Comments received after the
deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 3 1/11/2021
Planning CommissionRegular Meeting AgendaJanuary 11, 2021Due to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the CityCouncil's Proclamation of Local Emergency, there will be no inpersonmeeting location for the community to attend public meetings.ANYONE CAN WATCH THE MEETING AND PROVIDE COMMENTS REMOTELY INTHE WAYSDESCRIBED AT THE END OF THE AGENDA.MARK McLOUGHLINChair, Citywide RepresentativeCYNTHIA CONTRERASLEOVice Chair, Ward 5 Representative NORMA GARCIAWard 1 RepresentativeMIGUEL CALDERONWard 2 Representative KENNETH NGUYENWard 3 RepresentativeVACANTWard 4 Representative THOMAS MORRISSEYWard 6 RepresentativeMinhThaiExecutive DirectorJohn FunkLegal Counsel Ali Pezeshkpour, AICPPrincipal Planner Sarah BernalRecording SecretaryIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance toparticipate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624.Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assureaccessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on theCity’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings. CALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE CommissionersMiguel CalderonCynthia ContrerasLeo, Vice ChairNorma GarciaMark McLoughlin, ChairThomas MorrisseyKenneth NguyenExecutive Director Minh ThaiPrincipal Planner Ali PezeshkpourRecording Secretary Sarah BernalROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS (non agenda items)CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS1. MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 14, 2020 REGULAR MEETINGRecommended Action: Approve the Minutes. 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 202019 AND VARIANCE NO. 202004 TOALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN 80FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESSCOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 4111 SOUTH MAIN STREETRecommended Action: Receive and file resolutions approving Conditional UsePermit No. 202019 and Variance No. 202004 as conditioned. ***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS:The Planning Commission decision onConditional Use Permits,Variances,Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps, Minor Exceptions, Site Plan Review, and Public Convenience orNecessity Determinations are final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party or group (refer to theBasicMeetingInformation page for more information).The Planning Commission recommendation on Zoning and General Planamendments, Development Agreements, Specific Developments, and Specific Plans will be forwarded to the City Council for finaldetermination.3. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202004 – Melanie McCann, Case Planner.Legal notice was published in the Orange County Register on December 30, 2020.Please note: Staff has requested that this item be continued. LOCATION : CitywideREQUEST:The City is requesting adoption of a zoning ordinance amendment toamend various sections of Article XVIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Chapter41/Zoning) pertaining to Homeless Shelters. Specifically, the changes proposed includeincreasing the separation requirements between a shelter and sensitive land uses;limiting habitants of homeless services to Santa Ana residents only; and requiring therecordation of a use covenant by the shelter operator to ensure only Santa Ana residentsare served. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:The Planning Commission will consider adetermination that the project is categorically exempt from the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQAGuidelines – General Rule. Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No.2020112 will be filed for this project.Recommended Action: Continue the item to a date uncertain. ***END OF PUBLIC HEARING CALENDAR***BUSINESS CALENDAR4.ELECT A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE HISTORIC RESOURCESCOMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL TERM EXPIRING JULY 2021.Recommended Action: Appoint representative. ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***COMMISSIONER COMMENTSSTAFF COMMENTSADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for January 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM iscanceled. The next regular meeting will be held via teleconference on February 8, 2021 at
5:30 p.m.
MEETING INFORMATION
Connecting to a Live Meeting in Zoom
Click the Zoom Camera icon next to the title of the agenda item found at www.santa
ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
Watching a Live Stream or Broadcast
1. Portal: https://santaana.primegov.com/public/portal.
2. YouTube: X
You may provide a public comment in one of the following ways:
1. Preregister to speak by selecting the comment icon next to the title of the agenda item
found at www.santaana.primegov.com/public/portal. When the the Public Comment
period for the item is opened, callers will be prompted to speak in the order
received.Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak.
2. Call 6699009128, Meeting ID: 92938005247. When the item that the caller would
like to comment on is being discussed, the caller must press *9 or the hand icon.
Callers will be prompted to speak in the order received. After the Clerk confirms the
last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID, the caller must press *6 or the
microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify
themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak.
3. Email your comments by 5:00 p.m. to eComment@santaana.org and reference
Planning Commission and the Item # in the subject line. Comments received after the
deadline may not be distributed to the Commission but will be made part of the record.
Planning Commission 4 1/11/2021